Seagate ST19171W User Manual
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Barracuda 9 Installation Guide, Rev. B
Initial setup information
The general information beginning on this page applies to all of
the Barracuda 9 drive models. After reading the general informa-
tion topics, refer to the appropriate drive-specific section listed
below for additional information about configuring and installing
your particular model.
the Barracuda 9 drive models. After reading the general informa-
tion topics, refer to the appropriate drive-specific section listed
below for additional information about configuring and installing
your particular model.
Drive models
Page
ST19171N
ST19171W
ST19171WD
ST19171WC
ST19171DC
General information
The following general information topics are discussed:
• SCSI ID jumpers
• Drive termination
• Terminator power
• Interface drivers and data path width notes
• Other applicable jumper options
• Providing adequate cooling
• Mounting the drive and connecting cables*
• Formatting the drive
• Formatting the drive
*This mounting procedure does not apply to WC or DC model
drives. To mount a WC or DC drive, plug the drive into the sys-
tem’s single connector attachment (SCA) position on the sys-
tem’s back panel.
tem’s single connector attachment (SCA) position on the sys-
tem’s back panel.